** Shares of Kinetic Mines and Energy Ltd 1277.HK rise as
much as 14% to HK$0.65, the highest since March 2018, on course
for second straight session of gains
** Stock last up 13.5% so far this week, on track for the
best week since January 2018
** Coal extractor and distributor expects jump of more than
100% in net profit for six months ending June versus the
year-ago period, as demand increases with pandemic being brought
under control and prices of its products rise
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** The Hong Kong composite Industry Index tracking energy
stocks .HSCIE falls 2.9%, and the material index .HSCIM
slips 1.2%
** The benchmark Hang Seng index .HSI gains 0.7%
** By last close, the stock had surged 29.6% this year
(Reuters Messaging: donny.kwok.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net)